Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School vs Piccowaxen Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 250 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School
Newburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
428 students
Piccowaxen Middle School
Newburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
578 students
| Measure | Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School Newburg, Maryland | Piccowaxen Middle School Newburg, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #224 of 879 | #64 of 225 |
| National rank | #15308 of 50,301 | #4668 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 428 | 578 |
| Enrollment | 428 | 578 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40% | 33.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 47% |
| city | Newburg | Newburg |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (64.2 vs 63.7).
- •Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 47%).
- •Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 52%).
- •Piccowaxen Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.2% vs 40%).
- •Piccowaxen Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.3).
- •Piccowaxen Middle School is the larger school with 578 students compared with 428.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School better than Piccowaxen Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School and Piccowaxen Middle School?
About 250 m in a straight line, between Newburg and Newburg in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School: 428. Piccowaxen Middle School: 578. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School and Piccowaxen Middle School rank in Maryland?
Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School is 224th of 879 and Piccowaxen Middle School is 64th of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).